THIS year’s Church Times Train-a-Priest (TAP) Fund appeal closes in just a few weeks; so don’t miss out on the chance to make a crucial difference to an ordinand.

Every penny that you donate goes directly to the next generation of priests, and, from this year, will be used exclusively to alleviate unforeseen financial hardship.

Thank you to the many readers who have donated so far.

How to give:

GIVING online is easiest for many donors, and for us. Simply visit www.hymnsam.co.uk/train-a-priest.aspx. This is a secure page with clear instructions.

We also accept cheques, postal orders, cash, and charity cheques, which should be sent to: TAP Fund, Church Times, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR. If you would like an acknowledgement, please enclose a SAE. UK taxpayers can boost their gift by making a Gift Aid declaration. Please do this on our online dona­tions page, or by enclosing the form on this page.

Spread the word:

PLEASE encourage other people to give to TAP, too. A colour leaflet can be downloaded from the Church Times website; and we encourage churches to hold a special collection or fund-raising effort. Please let us know about your support, and your stories, if you are doing so: we like to mention them in the Church Times.